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Archives for November 2011

For some reason I cannot "thank" posters?
Hi - as I've headed this query, for the past few days, I have been unable to post "thanks" for any posts that I've wished to thank - not that many, but a few. I've not, to my knowledge, transgressed any rules (if I have, I've not been notified) and I have been able to post - but its just a puzzle as to why I can't thank…
Forum downtime
Hi everyone, In the early hours of tonight/tomorrow morning (Thursday November 17th) we will be taking down the Forum for some time to do some database maintenance. The work will commence at 2am. The forum will probably be down for a couple of hours but it could potentially be a bit longer. We'll get it back up as soon as…
To WOW or not to WOW
There has been a lot of discussion on a separate thread concerning the omission of the WOW factor feature on the Competitions Board. I for one would like to see it on there, in any form. So just for a bit of fun - let's have a vote and see what the general consensus is - feel free to leave comments as well.
MSE is going down the toilet!!
The Wow Factor has launched!
We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on our new ‘WOW Factor’ and are now ready to roll it live. It’s been tested by a select group of volunteers so we hope you like it. What's WOW Factor? The WOW Factor is a ratings system to show how popular forumites think each thread is. Each thread gets a WOW! Factor image with…
My Thread Has Gone
Hi I posted a thread yesterday (on Relationships Board) but it has gone. It was a personal issue I was seeking advice on re how to tell my adult child that I love them, nothing medical was mentioned, nothing racist, sexist or anything that I believed was/is against the rules but it's gone :cry: before I got chance to read…
grr at pop up previews of threads.. annoying!
why cant the site wait til i click / hover on something, rather than obscure the page when i move mouse over a link..? actually, just thinking this is a google/chrome thing.. anyone else?
Updated Xmas spending thread needed
Can this article please be updated - before Xmas comes and goes: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/extra-christmas-cash January 7th 2011 is a little dated :eek:
Where did my post go?
I started a thread on the health and beauty page about swelling on a spot, and it's disappeared!
Just had a phonecall from people claiming to be "The Money Saving Experts"
And I wondered where to report this. I seem to remember Martin trying to get people stopped from using the MSE phrase, but can't find the article/thread. Anyway, i've just has a call from Lifestyle Solutions (or something like that, I wasn't really listening until he said the mse bit) 1471 gave me the number 08445044838.…
Search (pants) and archive question
1 The Search function here was always rather pants. I don't say uniquely as I have the impression that many forums on the net use the same software. Maybe not everybody knows the useful fact that if a search turns up 0 results though you know your word is there in a post, then waiting for half a minute and repeating often…
its not 101
the newsletter the week has an article about the new non emergency number it states"101"yet a full page nhs ad in our local paper gives the number as 111 ???
How do I post a question on the forum?
help please!
Search Glitches
Hi I've noticed various searches aren't working for me. For example 'M&S' won't work and the number '5'. I've not checked other numbers. Any chance this can be fixed?
Discount code suggestion
I often find myself trawling through the discount code thread and can often go through pages before I find what I am looking for, if I manage to find it at all. Would it be possible to narrow it down to A to Z ie say companies beginning A-C etc under the main heading then all companies beginning with A then B then C under…
B&Q 15% Off
This has been up for 3 days now - in the Top Tips section. I cant' find any information on it?? I'm not sure that it's a broken link because it takes you to the vouchers page but there is no mention of it there. Is there a code? Has it finished already?
Enter Tab
Ive noticed over the last couple of days while doing compitions when i press the "Enter" tab i get the message in the picture its not all the time but jst sometimes. Firefox 7.0.1
2 Users with the same username?
Maybe I'm being completely stupid, but doesn't this user have the same username as me? http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=442317 I know mine is "WillEH" and his is "Willeh". But still, it's the same username, no? Just wondering :rotfl:
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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